Junior Software Engineer

Bottomline; London; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in business payments is looking for a Junior Software Engineer to contribute to system changes and product support. This position offers the opportunity to work within a cross-functional international team focusing on innovative software solutions, requiring knowledge of Java and Agile methodologies.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of working experience in software development.
• Understanding of all phases of SDLC.
• Proficiency in Java.

Responsibilities

• Involved in all stages of the SDLC including feature planning and testing.
• Document code changes and unit test results.
• Mentor and onboard junior developers.

Skills

Java

Agile

Problem-Solving

Communication

Job description

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Junior Software Engineer

Why Choose Bottomline?

Are you ready to transform the way businesses pay and get paid? Bottomline is a global leader in business payments and cash management, with over 35 years of experience and moving more than $16 trillion in payments annually. We're looking for passionate individuals to join our team and help drive impactful results for our customers. If you're dedicated to delighting customers and promoting growth and innovation - we want you on our team!

The Role:

This role is for a Junior Software Engineer. You will be involved in all stages of our SDLC from day one; this includes feature planning, implementation, testing, documentation writing, releases, and product support. You will develop and test code for system changes or new modules within Bottomline's core technology and architecture according to internal and regulatory specifications and standards. You will be working in a team maintaining both SaaS Platform solutions and legacy products. This is a unique role offering the opportunity to work in a cross-functional, international team.

This role can be remote within the UK; we also have an office based in Theale, Reading.

How you'll contribute:

• Contribute to project team planning, estimations, and retrospective analysis.
• Develop code according to Bottomline and industry standards.
• Prepare and execute accurate unit test plans, test data, test modules, and scripts.
• Work closely on technical designs with technical leaders and architects.
• Document code changes and unit test results per best practices.
• Perform production support, troubleshooting, and maintenance in a timely manner.
• Prepare and participate in deployments on UAT and Production environments.
• Help to maintain an efficient CI/CD pipeline.
• Mentor and onboard junior developers of the team.

Success Factors and Preferred Skills:

• 1-2 years of working experience in software development.
• Understanding of all phases of SDLC and experience working with Agile methodology.
• Proficiency in Java.
• C#, C++ knowledge is beneficial.
• Knowledge of the .NET stack, such as .NET Core.
• Knowledge of frontend technologies (C#, Bootstrap, JavaScript) is a plus.
• Understanding of multi-tier architecture, web-based development, and SOA.
• Awareness of Non-Functional Requirements.
• Experience designing and developing with relational databases (Postgres, Oracle, MS-SQL) and SQL - PL/SQL.
• Strong understanding of RESTful and SOAP services.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools such as Maven, Ant, Bitbucket, Gitlab, Jenkins, and ArgoCD.
• Experience with container platforms like Docker and Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with Linux environments and scripting (bash, PowerShell).

Soft Skills:

• Aptitude for problem-solving, learning, and innovation.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.

We value talent at all career stages and are committed to understanding and supporting additional needs. We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating an inclusive and open environment for everyone.

Job ID 7838515002